Samantha Gardner is a Realtor with Ancona Real Estate

What as your first job in the realty industry?
Real estate investor

Where did you grow up?
New York/New Jersey

What is your favorite free-time activity?
Traveling!

What do you do to relax when you are stressed?
Meditate

Growing up, what did you want to be?
Destined for greatness

If you could have lunch with a well-known figure, who would it be and why?
The Dalai Lama – to ensure that I continue to remain grounded and humble

Where is your favorite place to hang out?
Anywhere there is sushi!

What do you love most about the industry?
Not being trapped behind a desk. Every day is different!

How do you distinguish yourself from the crowd of agents?
I am a leader, not a follower.

What is the most difficult aspect of your job?
Not everyone shares the same sense of urgency as I do when completing important tasks.

Where do you go to network and meet new clients?
If I tell you, I’d have to kill you! Haha, new clients are everywhere!

What has been your greatest accomplishment?
Understanding the power of the ego and learning how to maintain a healthy balance, both personally and professionally.

What was the last good movie you saw or book you’ve read?
“Many Lives, Many Masters” by Brian Weiss

What is your favorite restaurant?
Cafe Prima Pasta in North Miami Beach

Architecturally speaking, what is your favorite building in Miami?
The Porsche Design Tower

What kind of car do you drive?
BMW Z4 – M Edition

Smartphone or paper?
Really? Smartphone!

What is your favorite city after Miami?
New York

In 10 words or less, what is your advice for someone new to the industry?
Align yourself with the best mentors early on…or else!

What is your favorite Real Estate iPhone/Android app?
DocuSign

Who are your favorite people to follow in Twitter?
Peter Ancona and team, of course!